Key specifications for the Caterpillar m322c wheel excavator (2005-2011) include above-average engine power at 164 hp (122 kW) together with high weight at 50,045 lb (22.7 t). It also has maximum bucket capacity of 1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³).
Specification profile
2005-2011
Weight: 50,045 lb (22.7 t)Engine power: 164 hp (122 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 0.56 yd³ (0.43 m³)
50,045 lb (22.7 t)Weight
164 hp (122 kW)Engine power
1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
0.56 yd³ (0.43 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
15.5 mph (25 km/h)Travel speed
513 lb-ft (695 Nm)Maximum torque
9.02 ft (2.75 m)Transport width
4.92 ft (1.5 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
164 hp (122 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)
Engine power is above the typical figure.
Weight
High
50,045 lb (22.7 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)
Weight is well above the typical figure.
Maximum bucket capacity
High
1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)
Low 0.37 yd³ (0.28 m³)Typical 1.28 yd³ (0.98 m³)High 2.42 yd³ (1.85 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
Average
0.56 yd³ (0.43 m³)
Low 0.14 yd³ (0.11 m³)Typical 0.55 yd³ (0.42 m³)High 1.12 yd³ (0.86 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.
Travel speed
Below average
15.5 mph (25 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 19.9 mph (32 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Travel speed is below the typical figure.
Maximum torque
Above average
513 lb-ft (695 Nm)
Low 163 lb-ft (222 Nm)Typical 471 lb-ft (638 Nm)High 620 lb-ft (840 Nm)
Maximum torque is above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
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Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
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Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Material Handling ExcavatorNO
Track GuidanceNO
Air conditioningYES
BladeNO
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | m322c wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 2005-2011 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power164 hp (122 kW)
Maximum torque513 lb-ft (695 Nm)
Tear-out Force29,450 lbf (131 kN)
Travel speed15.5 mph (25 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width4.92 ft (1.5 m)
Dredging Depth21.2 ft (6.47 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal33.9 ft (10.3 m)
Transport height10.8 ft (3.29 m)
Transport length31.7 ft (9.65 m)
Transport width9.02 ft (2.75 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.56 yd³ (0.43 m³)
Weight50,045 lb (22.7 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke100×127 mm
Displacement1.59 US gal (6 L)
Emission levelTier 2
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3056 ATAAC
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres11.00-20
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Track GuidanceNo
BladeNo
BoomMB
Cabin AdjustmentNo
